With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we're in the mood for a good love story. We got the chance to sit down with one creative couple to get the real scoop on what it’s like living and working together in NYC.

As we settle into 2015, it's nice to get a glimpse of what's to come in the New Year. Between the new guards of rap, models with more than meets the eye, artists and tastemakers of all sorts, we've rounded up some of the most exciting, influential, and, not to mention, youngest creatives NYC has to offer.

As we settle into 2015, it's nice to get a glimpse of what's to come in the New Year. Between the new guards of rap, models with more than meets the eye, artists and tastemakers of all sorts, we've rounded up some of the most exciting, influential, and, not to mention, youngest creatives NYC has to offer.

As we settle into 2015, it's nice to get a glimpse of what's to come in the New Year. Between the new guards of rap, models with more than meets the eye, artists and tastemakers of all sorts, we've rounded up some of the most exciting, influential, and, not to mention, youngest creatives NYC has to offer.

As we settle into 2015, it's nice to get a glimpse of what's to come in the New Year. Between the new guards of rap, models with more than meets the eye, artists and tastemakers of all sorts, we've rounded up some of the most exciting, influential, and, not to mention, youngest creatives NYC has to offer.

As we settle into 2015, it's nice to get a glimpse of what's to come in the New Year. Between the new guards of rap, models with more than meets the eye, artists and tastemakers of all sorts, we've rounded up some of the most exciting, influential, and, not to mention, youngest creatives NYC has to offer.

As we settle into 2015, it's nice to get a glimpse of what's to come in the New Year. Between the new guards of rap, models with more than meets the eye, artists and tastemakers of all sorts, we've rounded up some of the most exciting, influential, and, not to mention, youngest creatives NYC has to offer.

The perfect holiday look has to be three things: Cozy (no one looks cute when they’re freezing their ass off), comfy (no one looks cute when they’re complaining their shoes hurt), and sparkly (because it’s the holidays, damnit!).

It’s a well-known fact that unless you have proper photographic evidence, that awesome party never happened. Make sure that your holiday party is equipped with the perfect photo booth backdrop that will surely give all of your followers a serious case of #FOMO.

The week I moved to New York, I somehow ended up at the Ronson sisters' birthday party. Rihanna was there, and at some point, ‘Started From The Bottom’ played. Even though my invite must've been "lost in the mail", I'm pretty sure, in some cosmic way, I belonged there.

Our favorite party kids Chloe Mackey and Jack McCready flew down to Miami this past weekend to check out the Art Basel scene. Check out their photo diary, and see them take in some sunshine, parties, and a lil art too.

We’ve officially entered the season of non-stop partying. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when it’s perfectly acceptable to pile on as much sparkle as you possibly can and shake it until the sun comes up.

With the mercury dropping markedly as each day passes, outfit choices are few and far between, usually resulting in some sweater and jeans combo that ultimately goes unseen, covered almost entirely with a heavy jacket.

Talk about #relationshipgoals! We sat down with Mary and Kyle McLaughlin, the creative couple and stylists behind Some Girls Style, to get the scoop on their couple style, perfect pairings, and love at first sight.

We’ve all got busy schedules, so the key to maximizing your time, and social calendar, is to make your shoes do double duty. Our stylists are showing you how to do just that—ensuring that your pumps can take you from 9am through sunrise.

Fall is finally here which means it’s time to update our beloved basics and find new ways to wear them. Get cozy and stay on-trend with rich leather staples in fun prints, rich pops of color, and sleek neutral tones.

Jordan Monaghan goes from crazy to stunner in 60 seconds—one of the many reasons we love her. From her crazy onset antics to the serious face she gives when she gets in front of a camera, we’re so obsessed with the bicoastal cutie.

In her latest track, Kali Uchis boasts, “I brush it off and try to act all nonchalant; I notice everything, I just act like I don’t.” If that doesn’t perfectly sum up dating in the age of omnipresent social media, I don’t know what does.

I am beyond obsessed with the GADIVA heels—they’re the perfect transitional shoes for fall. The platforms are a must have in your closet; they are so easy to wear, just slip on and go, and will pair perfectly with my vintage finds.

We're highlighting fresh off the runway trends and 7 key pieces that will make you head of the class. Check out how to master the new Fall / Winter uniform and keep cool in cozy knitwear, punchy prints and juicy jewels.

We're highlighting fresh off the runway trends and 7 key pieces that will make you head of the class. Check out how to master the new Fall / Winter uniform and keep cool in cozy knitwear, punchy prints and juicy jewels.

We're highlighting fresh off the runway trends and 7 key pieces that will make you head of the class. Check out how to master the new Fall / Winter uniform and keep cool in cozy knitwear, punchy prints and juicy jewels.

We're highlighting fresh off the runway trends and 7 key pieces that will make you head of the class. Check out how to master the new Fall / Winter uniform and keep cool in cozy knitwear, punchy prints and juicy jewels.

We're highlighting fresh off the runway trends and 7 key pieces that will make you head of the class. Check out how to master the new Fall / Winter uniform and keep cool in cozy knitwear, punchy prints and juicy jewels.

We're highlighting fresh off the runway trends and 7 key pieces that will make you head of the class. Check out how to master the new Fall / Winter uniform and keep cool in cozy knitwear, punchy prints and juicy jewels.

It was love at first sight (and sound) when we met Charly and Margaux, the eclectic musicians who make up Chargaux. They gave us exclusive access to their soon-to-be-released album, Broke & Baroque, which chronicles the art of the hustle for the violin/viola duo.

Two heads are better than one; and when those 2 heads are beautiful, identical twins, what could be better? One look at either Sara or Karen Brown’s Instagram accounts will prove to you that these girls have an eye for style, composition, and color.

Another year, another Fashion Week come and gone. This week, New Yorkers felt the real first chill of autumn air, but that didn’t deter us from celebrating the hotly anticipated styles of Spring/Summer 2015.

Partners in crime Dana Veraldi and Kevin Tekinel are the creative duo behind DEERDANA: a collection of illustrated tees, totes and fun objects that feature famous faces we cant get enough of i.e. Sade, Yeezy, Lil Wayne, and Pablo Picasso- just to name a few.

The term “Sisterhood” doesn’t necessarily have to indicate a blood relation—sometimes we find our most profound connections in others who share the same level of creativity and work ethics. Take for example Anna Gray and Jen Steele: two of the hardest working 20-somethings in NYC, plus they’re both as sweet as candy.

Grimes is always one to push the experimental boundaries, and her latest music video is no different. The visual accompaniment for her newest single, “Go”, is her re-imagined version of Dante’s Inferno; a multi-layer sci-fi EDM nightmare, complete with glow lights and surreal desert scapes.

Everyone knows you have to start from the bottom if you want to get to the top. Interns may get stuck with the nitty gritty work, but we'd be nowhere without them. The Digital Creative Team shares surefire advice - tips to seal the deal as the department pet and how to stay clear of trouble in the office.

Real talk: #internlife is tough. You’re expected to handle a million and one tasks, and execute them perfectly, all with smile on your face and a rad little outfit. Check out what our summer interns Mariel and Mallory are wearing back to campus.

Bonjour world- Toast here. As in, the famous King Charles rescue turned NYC fashionista/comedienne, known for my insta-fame (@ToastMeetsWorld) and adorable motherf*cking tongue out smile (I’m not bragging, I’m just saying).

Envious of the golden rock era, when bandmates and their babes toured and wrecked more hotels than stages, we turned the lobby of the Jane Hotel into a party fit for our most rock-and-roll inspired shoes.

Social media has grown to be an integral part of modern society- we literally can’t go on until we post the perfect ‘gram. No meal, good hair day, or cute pup can go undocumented- if you can’t provide photographic evidence of last night’s rager, you probably weren’t there.

We’re counting down the minutes until this remix (and the rapper who first released the track) blows up. The 25-year-old artist ilovemakonnen is a jack of all trades (rapper, singer, and producer) and shows no signs of slowing down.

In the latest episode of How to Wear, we're highlighting one of our favorite trends for Summer: skate sneakers. Slip on the easy sneaker to add instant cool to girly dresses, fuss-free one-pieces, and classic double denim looks.

Lua, the voice behind the popular blog Le Happy, puts the perfect girly-goth twist on the WHITMAN platforms. A sweet, lacey corset and top balance out a bold crimson mini, and we’re so in love with the way she wears the platforms with black socks.

You know the feeling of excitmentyou get when you walk into a party, and you suddenly see all of your different groups of friends, all in the same place, having a dope time? Well that’s the same feeling you get listening to Kitty Cash’s latest mixtape, Love The Free Vol. II. With 29 tracks, the tape manages to cram all of our favorite artists into one gloriously chill hour-long track.

Streetstyle photographer Chantal Adair captures the hottest trends of the summer season in SM Mag’s Fashion Edit, GET SUMMERED. ­­ It’s time to embrace effortless style that will get you from rooftop hangouts to long strolls in the city and everything in between.

Ever since I was little, I have dreamt about going to France— Paris in particular. It was such a dream for me to finally be able to do just that. I’ve always imagined the day that I’d be able to visit the Eiffel Tower and what better day to finally get to do it than on Bastille Day, France’s official National Day?!

If there is one item every girl should have in her closet, it's a trusty pair of platforms. I’m obsessed with platforms at the moment: they make legs look long and lean, they give you the perfect amount of height, and they’re a no-brainer to walk in. These Steve Madden GAGGA platforms are insane- the gold detailing and sexy lace-ups add just enough pizazz to an ordinary outfit.

Jessie Ware just released a video for her new single, “Tough Love”, off of her sophomore album, of the same name. The video is chock full of beautifully shot trippy visuals which are sure to leave you with #feels.

In the latest episode of How to Wear, we're highlighting one of our favorite trends for Summer: sporty flatforms. The pumped up platform sandal, whether in stark white or shiny metallic, is the perfect pairing for sharply tailored separates, classic Americana pieces, and sporty basics.

In the latest episode of How to Wear, we're highlighting one of our favorite trends for Summer: strappy sandals. The single sole sexy sandal is the perfect pairing for every summer outfit, from flirty dresses to graphic print jumpsuits!

Singer/songwriter/rapper/model/all around cool girl Kilo Kish just pulled a Beyoncé and surprise-dropped her latest EP, Across, last week. After a series of cryptic Instagram hints, Kilo Kish finally released the tracklist, as well as a video for “Begin Route”.

Who says single-sole strappy sandals are solely for special occasions?! We styled up the STECY to transition from the boardroom to a night out on the town. Check out how to dress up the glossy patent sandal for the office, and then dress it down to suit your weekend warrior wardrobe.

Fascinated by the female body and mind, designer Julia Fox is intent on making clothes for the modern and confident woman. She has a dog named Fiona and gives two clues in this interview as where to find her this summer *wink*. Have fun.

Gia Genevieve has the retro look down to a T—the curves, the curls, the pout, and the attitude. The sultry Hollywood model fully embraces the retro lifestyle, as well as her womanhood, with a sense of confidence we can’t help but admire. Gia gives us some sage advice on how to embrace your hourglass figure, all while looking perfectly poised in the DIFFUSE heel.

India Menuez is an artist and founder of the fun and slightly elusive Luck You Collective. Easily recognized by her swath of red hair, she’s also identified by the multitude of patterns mixed well in one outfit. She hates vanilla candles.

The infamous New York Summer is just around the corner. We can see it now: ankles are exposed, coats have disappeared and skirts are getting real short. To celebrate the arrival of this gloriously sticky season, we wrangled four native NYC superbabes and took their picture in (actually, mostly on) a red convertible Benz.

Brandee Brown (possibly the originator of the endearing term “bb”) is a director, actress and general it girl/muse. Really into food and obsessed with having a good time, you’ll recognize her from a lot of Ryan McGuinley photos.

Do you know Kathy Lo? I bet you’ve seen her around; camera in hand (and probably laptop, too). She is forever running around backstage, snapping models laughing or posing or looking bored, trying to find wifi to upload photos.

Summertime and being young and reckless always seem to go hand-in-hand, and Nick Waterhouse’s latest music video is a prime example of that. The 28-year-old California crooner has an affinity for the sounds and styles of the 50’s and 60’s, which explains the single’s definite surf beach party rock vibes, with hints of nostalgia.

Seattle blogger Kim Thomas shows us there’s no wrong way to wear dressy heels. The voice behind Pretty Slick Chick styles the STECY, our official sandal of the summer, 3 different ways. Feel free to take notes and get inspired.

Lisa Przystup has been garnering quite a bit of attention lately. The likes of Urban Outfitters, Vogue, and Rachel Comey have been tapping into the creative mind behind James’s Daughter Flowers, bringing her winding organic floral arrangements to the masses.

Lisa Przystup checks a lot of cool boxes: smart, talented, beautiful, interesting and into plants. While working as a fashion writer, she found herself collecting little flowers and arranging them around her apartment, one day realizing that maybe this was her true calling.

Last night, we teamed up with Nylon mag to kick off our Steve Madden Music Summer series. We took over The Box in downtown NYC, and brought out a killer crowd to jam out to Swedish alt rock trio NONONO.

Streetstyle photographer Chantal Adair captures the hottest trends of the season in SM Mag’s Fashion Edit, GET SUMMERED. ­­ It’s time to embrace effortless style that will get you from rooftop hangouts to long strolls in the city and everything in between.

Alexandra Valenti is more than just a photographer, she’s a visionary. She lends a generously artistic hand to her work, creating sinuous psychedelic images with her hand-painted illustrations that mimic the natural shapes of her photos.

SM MAG’S Managing Editor Natasha Nuñez shares some of the hottest tips on how to keep cool this summer. Be it a road trip, jet set, or staycation, check out her ultimate picks for a lux, laid-back summer.

Who says summer vacay can’t start in May? Steve Madden’s very own Lauren Rosenfeld got a jump-start on her summer sightseeing, and jet set to the South of France. The Fashion Editor took in all the sights of Antibes, dined in Cannes, scoped museums and art galleries, and gambled at the Monte-Carlo in Monaco, with disposable camera in hand!

Streetstyle photographer Chantal Adair captures the hottest trends of the season in SM Mag’s Fashion Edit, GET SUMMERED. ­­ It’s time to embrace effortless style that will get you from rooftop hangouts to long strolls in the city and everything in between.

Ahh … summer in the Big Apple. Hot, sweaty, sticky and impossibly crowded- however there’s something unmistakable about drinking margaritas with your nearest and dearest, scoping the cuties and taking a drive to the closest body of water to wash away the noise of the city that never sleeps.

Ecomm model Tessa Antifave's off-duty #SMOOTD is on point. Boyish staples--like a basic black tee, ripped boyfriend jeans, and a leather baseball cap-- are taken up a notch with the strappy snakeskin MYSTERII and BBIKER crossbody with metal detailing. Sleek neon heels and a bag with tough hardware sex up her "borrowed form the boys" look.

This weekend, Outkast celebrated my first time going to a music festival by headlining at the Governors Ball. Well, it was also their 20th anniversary tour, but either way you put it, it was a memorable night for me.

If you're in NYC and heading to Randall's Island for Governors Ball this weekend, we've picked out the hottest summer kicks that will get you through the three-day music festival. With a sizzling lineup that includes Vampire Weekend, Grimes, Odd Future, Outkast, and The Strokes *swoon*, we're pretty excited to throw on our dancing shoes and wave goodbye to the hustle and bustle of the city.

In anticipation of a steamy, sultry summer, we styled some of our hottest tropical sandals perfect for fun-seeking, staycationing sun-worshippers. Grab a piña colada (don’t forget the mini umbrella), find a poppin’ pool party and get ready to feel like you’re sailing away to your own private island paradise à la RiRi.

Confession: Summer is our favorite season, only because it’s socially acceptable to work that just-emerged-from-the-pool-like-Phoebe-Cates look at any day or time. Whether you’ve been hitting the waves or sitting poolside, Danielle Cirilli has a slick look to keep you pool cool all summer long.

My favorite time of the year is finally here; it’s time to break out the sandals and short shorts! When it comes to clothing and accessories- less is always more. Find your summer sole mate! The SCHOOLZ have a great chunky heel and sleek ankle straps, making it the perfect shoe for stomping around all season long. I like to pair them with a simple, no-fuss outfit.

Paloma Elsesser is a jack of all trades. The writer, hip-hop enthusiast, model, and dazzling downtown New York darling by way of Los Angeles, possesses beauty, brains, and a cool confidence that instantly captivates those around her.

It was love at first sight when we met Alejandra Ramos. Yes, we’ll admit, we first fell in love with her amazing brows, but the Puerto Rican beauty totally turned it up while modeling in our latest series of Summer Beauty Mark features. #SLAYONCE.

MIA certainly isn't one to shy away from expressing her true feelings. It should come as no surprise that the artist's latest creative output, her self-directed music video for Double Bubble Trouble, is as much a visual trip as it is a political statement.

Big things come in small packages--in this case, it's big style and even bigger platform heels. Bianca Bailey, Market Editor at Paper Mag, is styling the TRUANNT for Summer, keeping hemlines to a minimum, and style to a maximum.

It’s Summertime, the livin’ is easy, and the last thing you want is a fussy beauty regimen to kill your vibe. Our girl Danielle Cirilli shows us how to take the easy way out, creating a look of natural hair and dewy makeup to hold up on the hottest of summer days.

Black, white, and spots all over! Stand out neutrals add the perfect balance to this season’s playful prints, eye-catching graphics, and soft summer hues. Check out how we styled this timeless go-to trend!

At only 25 years old, Sydney Reising has perfected the art of the hustle. The Cincinnati native has built her network from the ground up, and is now a fully flourished NYC P.R. Girl(she's the driving force behind Sydney Reising Creative)—she also knows how to throw one hell of a party. Take a look at how Sydney and her pup Ruby style the TMADRID heel!

There are some desert essentials everyone knows are a festival weekend necessity: High-waist shorts, cute but comfy booties, and flower-embellished accessories. We took it upon ourselves to jazz up our fave Steve Madden sunnies with feathers, flowers and gems, to get us ready to brave the desert sun all weekend.

It's finally here! The weekend we've been dreaming of all year--Coachella! And that means tons of parties, dancing, and photo ops, all of which require the perfect shoe to complete your look! We've picked the best of the best to keep you covered from desert dancing to party hopping all night long!

We’re in full festival mode, here at Steve Madden! But before we get on the plane to sunny Palm Springs, we’re going through our music libraries and making sure we’re brushing up on all of the acts that will be hitting the stage this weekend.

We want to see your Palm Springs perfect looks! Tag your Festival #SMOOTDs using #FESTIVALDIARIES for a chance to be featured on our website and win a Steve Madden Festival survival kit! See you in Palm Springs!

We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again: Steve Madden has THE greatest employees. We got to know Retail Associate Gisell Gutierrez, of our NYC Canal St. store, and had her style our hottest Spring shoes.

Mac DeMarco, previously dubbed “icon of chill”, is set to release his second full-length album on April 1st. The Canadian-born musician recently moved to a cramped Bed-Stuy apartment in Brooklyn where he recorded Salad Days in its entirety.

It’s no secret that we have the greatest (and best dressed) employees here at Steve Madden! Check out this week’s round up of our fave #SMSTAFF Instagrams, and which styles our staffers are loving for Spring!

Our Spring editorial is a total babe-fest! Models Rachel and Kota wear sky-high platforms and beach-ready SM accessories, while stirring up trouble in Venice Beach. And who better to capture the cool girls' crazy antics than notoriously cool West Coast photog Magdalena Wosinska?!

Khalym Schell is a master of the rock & roll uniform. SM's Digital Creative Director adds a hint of feminine flair to her classic leather jacket, vintage band T and black skinnies with the FLSHBACK. She tops off her casual tomboy ensemble with a picture-perfect smile and a striking statement hat that puts Pharell to shame.

High End Times Vol. 1 has been a long time in the making, so, needless to say, we’ve been eagerly awaiting its drop. DJ Brenmar stepped away from his usual rapid-fire release of edits and remixes, and, instead, took about eight months to concoct eight Brenmar original songs for the mixtape

Music has always been important to Bill Salas, the man behind Brenmar, and at the age of 28, he’s managed to brand himself in the underground dance music scene from Soundcloud to clubs all around the world.

We asked some of our favorite bloggers to share their Steve Madden Wishlist and wardrobe inspiration for Spring. We love Kristen Lam's effortless sartorial attitude and ability to never compromise style over comfort.

Daianara Amalfitano, longtime employee here at Steve Madden, has grown from a blue-haired 90’s kid into a sophisticated woman, while still retaining a bit of eclectic edge. Our President of Specialty Brands let us into her gorgeous DUMBO apartment and her closet, which satiates all of our fashion dreams.

On a sunny, Golden Coast afternoon, SM Mag caught up with IT-photographer Sandy Kim and fashion’s sweetheart Niki Takesh. The native West Coast babes and I reminisced about everyone’s favorite decade… the nineties of course!

International blogger extraordinaire Chiara Ferragni and Steve Madden paired up this season to design an effortlessly chic collection tailored for ‘round-the-clock wear. Chiara, better known as The Blonde Salad, incorporated sexy stiletto cut-outs, peep-toe booties, and lux slip-on sneakers to create a picture-perfect collection for the girl on-the-go.

Model Sam York made her move to the big apple three years ago after being scouted in her hometown. The Southern sweetheart struck our fancy in Shooting Star as she strutted down the streets of New York City wearing candy colored wigs and sky-high sparkly heels.

MIA, Lady Gaga, Sky Ferreira, and countless fashionistas rely on Aura Friedman for the royal crown treatment. Aura is an artist- the notorious stylist transforms each of her clients into a rich, vibrant canvas even Pablo Picaaso would envy. We asked the color expert to help us achieve fuss-free mermaid highlights in the comfort of our very own home.

Rave. Sleep. Repeat. Club kid culture sparkles and shines in all it's glory in our holiday editorial, Shooting Star. Brooklyn photographer Sandy Kim captures the shooting star between parities, while she's walking home in the highest platforms and sparkliest party heels of the season.

We asked filmmaker, photographer, muse, and all around cool girl Brandee Brown to style one of this season’s favorite sandals- the BOUNDREE. Brandee showed off her laidback fashion sensibility by combining our comfy classic with wardrobe basics like denim, leather, and the perfect vintage t-shirt.

In a city where everyone wears their “holier than thou” ego on their sleeve, nothing cuts you down to size faster than being denied entrance to the newest, hottest spot. Door girl Nicollette Santos has some wise words for those who think they are above the law of the velvet rope. Read and take notes.

We’ve always admired SM’s Internet Merchandiser, Lauren Rosenfeld’s, style around the hall. The office sweetie pie and sometimes stand in model takes us through her closet to show off her effortlessly cool style and favorite pieces of the season.

It’s nearly impossible to not take notice of Danielle Mahoney, the Oklahoma native who was born to stand out. The self-proclaimed “biologically female drag queen” is all about drama, as evidenced by her affinity for sparkle, vintage clothing, and creating her costumes to suit her everyday fabulousness.

It was love at first sight, when we laid eyes on Cara Loren, the blonde beauty behind her self-titled blog. We got the scoop on her fashion inspirations, off-duty activities, and favorite tunes currently on heavy rotation.